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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,057, 829,484.58 and 332,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,057, 829,484.58 and 332,785 is: 459,257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,057 : 829,484.58 = 332,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,057/829,484.58 = 332,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,057x = 829,484.58 × 332,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,057x = 276,040,025,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,040,025,955.30/601,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,257.65

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